Can Fistulas cause cancer?
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Well, I won't really confirm or infirm the causality of fistula in chances of developing cancer as I have no idea what from the fistula phenomenon links them to certain cancer but I will just mention that, yes, fistula can undergo cancerous transformation. It is not all of them, only a small percentage of them mostly if they don't heal. Studies also suggest there might be a link between cancer and HPV(human papillomavirus) infection of the fistulae.
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~J~
I hope this helps you!
~J~
Thamk you the main reason I was asking is because I was having infliximab and somehow got a Pseudomonas and MRSA infection in my ankle which resulted in a nasty open wound which while the infections have cleared up the open hole in my ankle still exists and as I know one of the easiest ways to catch MRSA is from a open wound so was nervous about going to the hospital for my infusion while I still have the wound.
The main issue is that I have been off of it for almost a year and know my body could build up anti bodies to the medication which obviously I don't want to happen so I am deciding weather to wait a bit longer to see if it will heal a bit quicker (my ankle) or get back on the infusion the reason for the question about fistulas and cancer is my mum said they could go cancerous if I leave them untreated to long so just wanted to check that there was the possibility of cancer (and to make sure my Mum was not spreading FUD) which it seems there is so it looks like I'll have to go back to the hospital for my infusion.
one thing I would like to know though is what would be the best strategies to protect my ankle from re catching infection in the hospital seeing as it is still a open wound?
The main issue is that I have been off of it for almost a year and know my body could build up anti bodies to the medication which obviously I don't want to happen so I am deciding weather to wait a bit longer to see if it will heal a bit quicker (my ankle) or get back on the infusion the reason for the question about fistulas and cancer is my mum said they could go cancerous if I leave them untreated to long so just wanted to check that there was the possibility of cancer (and to make sure my Mum was not spreading FUD) which it seems there is so it looks like I'll have to go back to the hospital for my infusion.
one thing I would like to know though is what would be the best strategies to protect my ankle from re catching infection in the hospital seeing as it is still a open wound?
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Clean, sanitize and cover your ankle before you go in. Tell the staff about your wound and ask that they touch Nothing (bedrails, doors, bedding etc) but your necessaries. If they do, insist that they change their gloves before touching anything else pertaining to your infusion. It's a tough situation as we carry it on our skin so passing it on, especially for someone who is already comprimised, is a concern. I'll keep my fingers x'd for you.
